INTEGRATION GUIDE Bluetooth Connection Instructions for CR2300/CR2600/CR3600 VERSION 03 RELEASE DATE: MARCH 2016 Apple is a trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Table of Contents 1.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection to Smart Phones and Tablets... 3 2.0 - Keyboard Display options for Apple ios... 3 3.0 - Reconnection to Other Bluetooth Devices... 4 4.0 - Clear Connection History... 4 5.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection to Windows 7... 5 6.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection to Windows 8... 6 7.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection Windows 10... 8 8.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection to Internal Bluetooth of a PC as a Virtual COM Port... 9 9.0 - Pin References Barcodes... 12 2
1.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection to Smartphones and Tablets The CR2300/CR2600/CR3600 barcode readers are compatible with most Bluetooth keyboard supported smartphone and tablet devices. 1. In your device s list of applications, select the Settings icon. 2. Select the Bluetooth setting. 3. Scan the following barcode to enable your reader to be discoverable by the smartphone or tablet: Bluetooth Discoverable Mode Note: Once the reader is in discoverable mode, it will beep 2 times. You will have 30 seconds to initiate connection to the host device. If the 30 seconds elapses without connecting to host device, scan the Discoverable Mode barcode again. 4. The Code CR2600 reader will appear on the list of Bluetooth devices in the smartphone or tablet, select the reader to initiate connection. Some smartphones or tablets will require the user to manually refresh the list of devices before the Code CR2600 will appear for connection. Note: The Code CR2600 will be the only reader listed for selection once the Discoverable Mode barcode is scanned. Users of the CR2300/CR3600 should also select the Code CR2600 device for connection. 5. A window with a PIN will appear on the device. 6. When the reader beeps 2 times, it is ready for PIN entry. Using the PIN Number Reference Barcodes (located on page 6), scan each of the PIN digits with your reader. You will have 30 seconds to enter the PIN. Scan the Submit PIN barcode when the PIN sequence has been entered. 7. The device will show a positive connection indicator when connection is successful. The reader will beep once when connected and the wireless icon LED will remain solid. 2.0 - Keyboard Display Options for Apple ios * The bottom trigger button on the CR2300/CR2600 can be configured to toggle the smartphone or tablet s on-screen keyboard. If using the CR3600, the left trigger button can be configured to toggle the keyboard. To activate this feature, scan the following barcode: Keyboard Display Option On To reset the trigger back to the default settings, scan the following barcode: Keyboard Display Option Off *This Keyboard Display option is only compatible with Apple ios. 3
3.0 - Reconnect to Other Bluetooth Devices 1. To re-establish connection to another host device already paired with the reader, scan the following barcode: Switch Host Device 2. The Code CR2600 will appear in the list of devices in the Bluetooth menu on your device. Select the reader to initiate connection. Note: If the Code CR2300/CR2600/CR3600 battery has been removed, the reader is out of range, or is powered off while in default connection settings, the reader will initiate connection to the most recent host device when powered back on. 4.0 - Clear Connection History To clear reader connection from all Bluetooth devices, scan the following barcode: Note: To re-establish connection once connection history has been cleared, repeat steps 1-8 of Initial Pairing Instructions. Clear Bluetooth Connection 4
5.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection to Windows 7 A Bluetooth dongle may be needed if it is not built into the host device. 1. Find and select the Bluetooth icon in lower right notification tray. Note: The Code CR2600 will be the only reader listed for selection once the Discoverable Mode barcode is scanned. Users of the CR2300/CR3600 should also select the Code CR2600 device for connection. 5. Once the CR2600 device has been selected, a screen will appear containing a PIN. 2. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon. Select Add a Device from the list of options. 6. When the reader beeps 2 times, it is ready for PIN entry. Using the PIN Number Reference Barcodes (located on page 6), scan each of the PIN digits with your reader. You will have 30 seconds to enter the PIN. Scan the Submit PIN barcode when the PIN sequence has been entered. Note: Failure to complete PIN entry within 30 seconds will result in a Try Again notification button. Press the button and repeat steps 3-6. 7. Once the installation of the reader driver is completed, a this device has been successfully added to this computer window will appear. 3. Scan the following barcode to enable your reader to be discoverable by Windows 7: Bluetooth Discoverable Mode Note: Once the reader is in discoverable mode, it will beep 2 times. You will have 30 seconds to initiate connection to host device. If 30 seconds elapses without connecting to host device, repeat steps 1-3. 8. Reader will beep once and the wireless icon LED will remain solid when successfully connected. 4. The Code reader will appear as a device option in the Add a Device window. Select the Code CR2600 device. 9. To test connection, open notepad and scan barcodes. If data appears on notepad after each scan, you have successful connected to Windows 7. If notepad is not showing scanned data, remove the BT device from the Bluetooth device screen and repeat steps 1-7. 5
6.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection to Windows 8 A Bluetooth dongle may be needed if it is not built into the host device. 1. From the Start screen, select Settings then select Change PC settings. 4. Your Code reader will appear as a device option on the Devices window. Select the Code CR2600 device. Note: To bring up the settings menu, press the Windows and C keys simultaneously on the keyboard. If using a mouse, hover the mouse in the top-right corner. Tablet or PC users with a touch screen, swipe your finger inward from the top right corner. 2. Scan the following barcode to enable your reader to be discoverable by Windows 8: Note: The Code CR2600 will be the only reader listed for selection once the Discoverable Mode barcode is scanned. Users of the CR2300/CR3600 should also select the CR2600 device for connection. 5. Once the Code CR2600 device has been selected, a screen will appear containing a PIN (Passcode). Windows 8 will occasionally provide an entry box for users to create their own passcode; enter the numeric passcode of your choice. Bluetooth Discoverable Mode Note: Once the reader is in discoverable mode, it will beep 2 times. You will have 30 seconds to initiate connection to host device. If 30 seconds elapses without connecting to host device, scan the discoverable mode barcode again. 3. Select Devices and then select Add a Device. 6. When the reader beeps 2 times, it is ready for passcode entry. Using the PIN Reference Barcodes (located on page 6), scan each of the passcode digits with your reader. You will have 30 seconds to enter the passcode. Scan Submit PIN when the passcode sequence has been entered. 7. The Code CR2600 will appear as a device if the passcode has been entered correctly. 6
8. Reader will beep once and the wireless icon LED will remain solid when successfully connected. 9. To test connection, open notepad and scan barcodes. If data appears on notepad after each scan, you have successful connected to Windows 8. If notepad is not showing scanned data, remove the BT device from the Bluetooth device screen and repeat steps 1-9. 7
7.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection to Windows 10 1. From the Start screen, select Settings. 5. Click on the device in the list, then Pair. Note: To bring up the settings menu, press the Windows and C keys simultaneously on the keyboard. If using a mouse, hover the mouse in the top-right corner. Tablet or PC users with a touch screen, swipe your finger inward from the top right corner. 6. Once the Code CR3600 device has been selected, a screen will appear containing a PIN (Passcode). Windows 10 will occasionally provide an entry box for users to create their own passcode; enter the numeric passcode of your choice. 2. In the Settings dialog, choose Devices, then Bluetooth. 3. Scan the following barcode to enable your reader to be discoverable by Windows 10: 7. When the reader beeps 2 times, it is ready for passcode entry. Using the PIN Reference Barcodes (located on page 6), scan each of the passcode digits with your reader. You will have 30 seconds to enter the passcode. Scan Submit PIN when the passcode sequence has been entered. 8.The device will appear in the Manage Bluetooth devices as a Connected device. Bluetooth Discoverable Mode Note: Once the reader is in discoverable mode, it will beep 2 times. You will have 30 seconds to initiate connection to host device. If 30 seconds elapses without connecting to host device, scan the discoverable mode barcode again. 4. When the Code device is ready to pair, it will appear in the Manage Bluetooth devices list. (In this example we are using a Code CR3600 Palm device.) 9. Reader will beep once and the wireless icon LED will remain solid when successfully connected. 10. To test connection, open notepad and scan barcodes. If data appears on notepad after each scan, you have successful connected to Windows 10. If notepad is not showing scanned data, remove the BT device from the Bluetooth device screen and repeat steps 1-10. 8
8.0 - Initial Pairing Instructions for Bluetooth Connection to Internal Bluetooth of a PC as a Virtual COM Port A Bluetooth dongle may be needed if it is not built into the host device. 6. Select Choose Incoming COM Port, followed by OK. 1. Find and select the Bluetooth icon in lower right notification tray. 2. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon. Select Open Settings 3. On the Options tab, check the first three options. 7. Windows will install the COM Port. 4. Open the COM Ports tab. 8. When installation is complete, the COM Port will appear on the COM Port tab. The Port # should be noted for a future step. 5. Select Add. 9. Open the Hardware tab, to view installed Bluetooth devices. 9
10. Open the Properties of the installed Bluetooth Adapter. 13. Go to www.codecorp.com, and select the Support tab. 13. Select the QuickConnect Code icon. 11. Select the Advanced tab. 14. Enter the Bluetooth Address (from step 12), and select Submit to generate a QuickConnect Code. 12. Make a note of the Address for a future step. 15. Right click on the QuickConnect Code to save the configuration barcode. Print the barcode and set aside. 16. Open the COM Port created in Step 8, using a terminal application. (We ve used RealTerm) 10
17. Power on the Code barcode reader and scan the QuickConnect Code created in step 15 to initiate a Bluetooth connection between the reader and the PC. 20. A notification will be displayed upon completion of the installation. 18. The Bluetooth Attempt Notification bubble will pop up in the bottom right corner; click to allow connection 21. Scanned barcoded data will now be displayed in the Terminal window. 19. Enter 0000 as the Pairing Code and select Next. 11
9.0 - PIN Reference Barcodes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Submit PIN 12